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Effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on body fat: a retrospective case‒control study in Chinese transwomen.

Qin PeiYuwei SongZhongwei HuangHongkun YuHao XuXunda YeLvfen GaoJian GongXiaoying Tian
Published in: Lipids in health and disease (2024)
After receiving GAHT, total body fat and regional fat increased in Chinese transwomen, and the body fat distribution changed from masculine to feminine, especially during the first two years. However, neither the increase in total body fat percentage nor the decrease in visceral fat content didn't bring about significant changes in the incidence of obesity, nor did triglycerides or low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • fatty acid
  • type diabetes
  • weight loss
  • risk factors
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • skeletal muscle
  • body mass index
  • physical activity